Climate Change Scenarios for the Congo Basin
... Congo basin. Due to temperature increases evaporation potentially also increases. However projected changes in evapotranspiration in the region are not completely consistent in the different assessments. This is probably caused by the fact that different hydrological models were used and that differ ...
... Congo basin. Due to temperature increases evaporation potentially also increases. However projected changes in evapotranspiration in the region are not completely consistent in the different assessments. This is probably caused by the fact that different hydrological models were used and that differ ...
DOC - unece
... increased total water supply. However, in many regions, this benefit is likely to be counterbalanced by the negative effects of increased precipitation variability and seasonal runoff shifts in water supply, water quality and flood risks. ...
... increased total water supply. However, in many regions, this benefit is likely to be counterbalanced by the negative effects of increased precipitation variability and seasonal runoff shifts in water supply, water quality and flood risks. ...
Downloaded - Royal Society Open Science
... Figure 2. Parasite traits and abiotic and biotic interactions leading to parasite vulnerability under climate change. We list the most important biological traits of parasites that could amplify their vulnerability to extinction under climate change, the most likely changes to host–parasite interact ...
... Figure 2. Parasite traits and abiotic and biotic interactions leading to parasite vulnerability under climate change. We list the most important biological traits of parasites that could amplify their vulnerability to extinction under climate change, the most likely changes to host–parasite interact ...
Volume 1 - Assessment Report - Caribbean Regional Fisheries
... change and variability, and to several hazards that typically result in disasters. The concern is with hydro-meteorological and geological hazards while acknowledging interaction with technological hazards as well. Agencies in the region see considerable convergence between CCA and DRM and encourage ...
... change and variability, and to several hazards that typically result in disasters. The concern is with hydro-meteorological and geological hazards while acknowledging interaction with technological hazards as well. Agencies in the region see considerable convergence between CCA and DRM and encourage ...
Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management in
... change and variability, and to several hazards that typically result in disasters. The concern is with hydro-meteorological and geological hazards while acknowledging interaction with technological hazards as well. Agencies in the region see considerable convergence between CCA and DRM and encourage ...
... change and variability, and to several hazards that typically result in disasters. The concern is with hydro-meteorological and geological hazards while acknowledging interaction with technological hazards as well. Agencies in the region see considerable convergence between CCA and DRM and encourage ...
V0.17 (February 12, 2015) - Mitigation and Adaptation Research
... The vision of MARI is that of thriving coastal communities. In pursuit of this vision, MARI's mission is to engage in mitigation and adaptation research to provide the practice-relevant knowledge needed by coastal communities to handle the challenges, and utilize the opportunities, of climate change ...
... The vision of MARI is that of thriving coastal communities. In pursuit of this vision, MARI's mission is to engage in mitigation and adaptation research to provide the practice-relevant knowledge needed by coastal communities to handle the challenges, and utilize the opportunities, of climate change ...
LIFE and climate change adaptation
... The EU has made a clear pledge to contribute to the global effort. We are committed to a binding, economywide greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of at least 40% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. We also want the Paris Agreement to provide a long-term vision to enhance climate-resilient sustai ...
... The EU has made a clear pledge to contribute to the global effort. We are committed to a binding, economywide greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of at least 40% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. We also want the Paris Agreement to provide a long-term vision to enhance climate-resilient sustai ...
Situation Analysis on Climate Change - 400 Bad Request
... In looking at population data for the Indian states that comprise the GBM region (see Table 5), it should be noted the information is state-wise, rather than strictly within the boundaries of the GBM basin, resulting in an overall increase in population; this discrepancy will appear a few more times ...
... In looking at population data for the Indian states that comprise the GBM region (see Table 5), it should be noted the information is state-wise, rather than strictly within the boundaries of the GBM basin, resulting in an overall increase in population; this discrepancy will appear a few more times ...
Abbreviations and acronyms - Caribbean Regional Fisheries
... change and variability, and to several hazards that typically result in disasters. The concern is with hydro-meteorological and geological hazards while acknowledging interaction with technological hazards as well. Agencies in the region see considerable convergence between CCA and DRM and encourage ...
... change and variability, and to several hazards that typically result in disasters. The concern is with hydro-meteorological and geological hazards while acknowledging interaction with technological hazards as well. Agencies in the region see considerable convergence between CCA and DRM and encourage ...
Children and Climate Change
... through exposure to changing climate, or indirectly, through climate-induced changes in society and the economy—are predicted to be extremely negative. A moderate example comes from studying the El Niño phenomenon, a relatively mild periodic climate shock that causes a great deal of disruption globa ...
... through exposure to changing climate, or indirectly, through climate-induced changes in society and the economy—are predicted to be extremely negative. A moderate example comes from studying the El Niño phenomenon, a relatively mild periodic climate shock that causes a great deal of disruption globa ...
Chapter 11 Hunting, Herding, Fishing and Gathering
... projections and scenarios suggest there will be significant changes in the climate of the Arctic, the character of the environment and its resources. For example, latitudinal shifts in the location of the taiga-tundra ecotone will have significant effects on ecosystem function and biodiversity at th ...
... projections and scenarios suggest there will be significant changes in the climate of the Arctic, the character of the environment and its resources. For example, latitudinal shifts in the location of the taiga-tundra ecotone will have significant effects on ecosystem function and biodiversity at th ...
Ground ice melt in the high Arctic leads to greater ecological
... 6. Synthesis. Our findings suggest that projected increases of thermokarst in the polar desert will lead to the increased partitioning of microhabitats, creating a more heterogeneous high arctic landscape through diverging vegetation communities and edaphic conditions, resulting in a wetland-like bio ...
... 6. Synthesis. Our findings suggest that projected increases of thermokarst in the polar desert will lead to the increased partitioning of microhabitats, creating a more heterogeneous high arctic landscape through diverging vegetation communities and edaphic conditions, resulting in a wetland-like bio ...
Climate change on annual runoff dynamics
... 2013). In addition to climate changes, human pressure in the catchment is also intense and complex such as land-use changes, dam construction, and water intake. Large conversion of forest area into agricultural land was observed in early 1980s following the National Agricultural Policy. Built up are ...
... 2013). In addition to climate changes, human pressure in the catchment is also intense and complex such as land-use changes, dam construction, and water intake. Large conversion of forest area into agricultural land was observed in early 1980s following the National Agricultural Policy. Built up are ...
Ground ice melt in the high Arctic leads to greater ecological
... 6. Synthesis. Our findings suggest that projected increases of thermokarst in the polar desert will lead to the increased partitioning of microhabitats, creating a more heterogeneous high arctic landscape through diverging vegetation communities and edaphic conditions, resulting in a wetland-like bio ...
... 6. Synthesis. Our findings suggest that projected increases of thermokarst in the polar desert will lead to the increased partitioning of microhabitats, creating a more heterogeneous high arctic landscape through diverging vegetation communities and edaphic conditions, resulting in a wetland-like bio ...
City of Thunder Bay Climate Adaptation Strategy - Climate
... Thousands of scientists around the world are warning that the Earth’s climate system has been changing in an unprecedented way since the 1950’s. The impacts of these large changes in weather patterns are already being felt globally and locally. Prolonged heat waves, torrential rainstorms, windstorms ...
... Thousands of scientists around the world are warning that the Earth’s climate system has been changing in an unprecedented way since the 1950’s. The impacts of these large changes in weather patterns are already being felt globally and locally. Prolonged heat waves, torrential rainstorms, windstorms ...
Disrupted seasonal biology impacts health, food security and
... Biological rhythms are ubiquitous in nature and occur on several temporal scales. Daily rhythms are important for the coordination of physiological, immunological and behavioural processes within organisms as well as for biotic interactions. The proper functioning of these rhythms is disrupted by mo ...
... Biological rhythms are ubiquitous in nature and occur on several temporal scales. Daily rhythms are important for the coordination of physiological, immunological and behavioural processes within organisms as well as for biotic interactions. The proper functioning of these rhythms is disrupted by mo ...
Learning to Live in a Changing Climate
... girls are at increased risk of child marriage or trafficking and boys of child labour. As farmers struggle to produce staple crops in bad year after bad year from changing seasonal patterns, risk of malnutrition and related health and development consequences increases. As changes to rainfall patter ...
... girls are at increased risk of child marriage or trafficking and boys of child labour. As farmers struggle to produce staple crops in bad year after bad year from changing seasonal patterns, risk of malnutrition and related health and development consequences increases. As changes to rainfall patter ...
climate change in the courts
... impacts, courts were more likely to ensure considerations were taken into account and addressed prior to granting planning approval. Thirty-five cases took place in the United Kingdom, and 14 took place in New Zealand. Both countries had a number of challenges to the permitting of emissions sources ...
... impacts, courts were more likely to ensure considerations were taken into account and addressed prior to granting planning approval. Thirty-five cases took place in the United Kingdom, and 14 took place in New Zealand. Both countries had a number of challenges to the permitting of emissions sources ...
The Geopolitics of Climate Change
... international politics in general and international security in particular. The report focuses on whether and in what way climate change may alter the conditions of international security. From this perspective, the initial effects of climate change will vary according to existing economic, politica ...
... international politics in general and international security in particular. The report focuses on whether and in what way climate change may alter the conditions of international security. From this perspective, the initial effects of climate change will vary according to existing economic, politica ...
Water: The Potential Consequences of Climate Variability and
... activities were starting to change the global climate: “(1) Industrial, agricultural, and other human activities, coupled with an expanding world population, are contributing to processes of global change that may significantly alter the Earth habitat within a few generations; (2) Such human-induced ...
... activities were starting to change the global climate: “(1) Industrial, agricultural, and other human activities, coupled with an expanding world population, are contributing to processes of global change that may significantly alter the Earth habitat within a few generations; (2) Such human-induced ...
The Geopolitics of Climate Change
... international politics in general and international security in particular. The report focuses on whether and in what way climate change may alter the conditions of international security. From this perspective, the initial effects of climate change will vary according to existing economic, politica ...
... international politics in general and international security in particular. The report focuses on whether and in what way climate change may alter the conditions of international security. From this perspective, the initial effects of climate change will vary according to existing economic, politica ...
National summary - Northern Ireland
... • Updated projections of water availability in the UK. 3 • An aggregate assessment of climate change impacts on the goods and services provided by the UK’s natural assets. 4 • Developing high-end (High++) climate change scenarios. 5 The Evidence Report uses the concept of urgency to summarise the fi ...
... • Updated projections of water availability in the UK. 3 • An aggregate assessment of climate change impacts on the goods and services provided by the UK’s natural assets. 4 • Developing high-end (High++) climate change scenarios. 5 The Evidence Report uses the concept of urgency to summarise the fi ...
SECOND-ORDER DRAFT IPCC WGII AR5 Chapter 10 Do Not Cite
... adjustments in existing pipelines and improvements in the design and deployment of new ones in response to the changing climate and weather conditions. [10.2] Climate change would have impacts, heterogeneous in both sign and size, on water resources and water use (high agreement, robust evidence), b ...
... adjustments in existing pipelines and improvements in the design and deployment of new ones in response to the changing climate and weather conditions. [10.2] Climate change would have impacts, heterogeneous in both sign and size, on water resources and water use (high agreement, robust evidence), b ...
A comprehensive review of climate adaptation in the United States
... climate may create some new opportunities, the pace and magnitude of these changes will make historical planning and management practices insufficient to protect people and property. Building codes and landscaping provisions will need to be updated not only for energy efficiency, but also to protect ...
... climate may create some new opportunities, the pace and magnitude of these changes will make historical planning and management practices insufficient to protect people and property. Building codes and landscaping provisions will need to be updated not only for energy efficiency, but also to protect ...
S1501174_en.pdf
... 1. Sustainable and inclusive adaptation .................................................................................................. 21 2. Evidence of extreme events and climate change scenarios............................................................... 28 ...
... 1. Sustainable and inclusive adaptation .................................................................................................. 21 2. Evidence of extreme events and climate change scenarios............................................................... 28 ...